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Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon’s second year of “Tea with Dr. B” couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. The Virginia Peninsula Community College president facilitated a discussion on making the College a welcoming place for the LGBTQIA+ community. About 50 people attended the Oct. 16 event in person, and another 10 participated via Zoom. Brannon was “happy to see how many participants were willing to share their personal stories or ask...

The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s soccer team capped off its inaugural season with a conference championship. The Gators, who finished the year 2-4, used a flurry of second-half goals to defeat Mid-Atlantic Christian University 6-2 on Oct. 22 in the New South Athletic Conference title match at Wanner Stadium in Williamsburg. “My role in the course of a season is to see if we can build a rhythm as a team and find a style that suits our players and our...

When Angela Giles graduated from New Jersey’s Northern Burlington County Regional High School, she had no idea her path would lead to Virginia Peninsula Community College. Growing up as a military dependent, Giles wanted an impactful career dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. Today, she is a behavioral health consultant with the Department of Veterans Affairs in its Primary Care Mental Health Integration program. She has been sharing her expertise for 16 years at...

Gianella Loten began her higher education journey at Virginia Peninsula Community College in fall 2022. She is among four students serving as Presidential Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 academic year. Participants in the Presidential Ambassadors program commit to 10 months of assisting the College. Ambassadors volunteer at events and in various roles on campus as part of service. Participants receive a $1,000 incentive and mentoring by VPCC leaders, Program Coordinator...

Currently enrolled students at Virginia Peninsula Community College can get ahead of the game and set themselves up for a successful spring semester. The priority registration period runs Oct. 16-22. This exclusive timeframe allows current students to register now for spring 2024 and lock in their ideal class schedule. Returning students who miss priority registration need not worry. Open registration for spring classes starts Oct. 23 allowing new sand returning students to register. New and...

Charles Southall has an enduring connection to Virginia Peninsula Community College. In an association that spans decades, he remains dedicated to the College where he gained the footing for a long fulfilling career in engineering. Southall’s student experience and family influences are the basis for his service today on the VPCC Educational Foundation Board. He was appointed to the board in 2021 and became chairman in January 2023. He strives to make a lasting...

Tiye’ Smith’s ascension to Student Government Association president from vice president was typical. The way it happened wasn’t. In spring 2023, she was appointed the governing body’s vice president shortly after the then-current VP became president. Later in the semester, when elections were held for the 2023-24 academic year, she ran to retain her role, and won. However, nobody ran for president, and the SGA constitution says if that happens, the vice...

There’s an entertainment axiom that goes “always leave the audience wanting more.” If that is a measure of success, “Tea with Dr. B” was a hit its first year at Virginia Peninsula Community College. This series, which featured a conversation hosted by VPCC President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon, proved so popular it is back for a second season. “People want more,” she said as she prepared for the first “Tea with...

The VPCC men's soccer team suffered an 8-0 defeat Sept. 29 at Louisburg College in North Carolina.  After falling behind 6-0 at the half, the Gators improved the final 45 minutes. "We didn't give in and played a pretty competitive second half," coach Kevin Darcy said. The Gators (1-4) had just 12 players available because of injuries. "Fortunately, we will get Jacob Logan back, who has been out for the past month, and will help us a lot in the attack," Darcy said. Darcy did...

Art is Roman Ahmad’s passion. He can’t envision a future that doesn’t involve letting his creativity flow.  “I’ve been drawing since 2009, and I hope to find a creative career in the future,” said Ahmad. To that end, he is sharpening his skills at Virginia Peninsula Community College, where he is a visual arts major.  The Yorktown resident is following in the footsteps of his sister, Niyah, a 2020 VPCC...

Dual enrollment in high school allows students to discover if college-level courses are right for them. Officials at Virginia Peninsula Community College and the College of William & Mary have taken that concept one step further, where up to 15 VPCC students can be co-enrolled at W&M each year to see if the second oldest college in the country will be part of their future. “It’s a really, really neat program for them,” said Nicole Currier,...

Anaiah Bell, a social sciences major at Virginia Peninsula Community College, is positioning herself for a photography career. Along the way, she’s taking advantage of an opportunity to develop leadership skills by serving as a Presidential Ambassador this academic year.    Participants in the Presidential Ambassadors program – four each year – commit to 10 months of assisting the College. They volunteer at events and...

VPCC’s men’s soccer match scheduled for Sept. 23 at the College of Southern Maryland was canceled because of inclement weather. It will not be made up. The two teams played Aug. 27 at Wanner Stadium in Williamsburg with Southern Maryland winning 6-0. The Gators’ next official match is Sept. 29 at Louisburg College in North Carolina. For more information on VPCC athletics, go to https://www.vpcc.edu/life.

Recent years saw healthcare professionals in the limelight celebrated as heroes. Working late nights and early mornings, they are still heroes to many, and Virginia Peninsula Community College’s LeRon Lewis is among the ranks.  Aspiring to effect change in the healthcare industry, the VPCC graduate is positioning himself for a leadership role.  “After being really involved in the pandemic on the emergency management side and everything that that entailed,...

Kayla Greene decided on the perfect major when she enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College and she was seeking leadership opportunities. The College's Presidential Ambassador program was ideal for the business administration major. Greene is among four students serving as Presidential Ambassadors for 2023-2024. Participants in the Presidential Ambassadors program commit to 10 months of assisting the College. They volunteer at events and in various roles on campus as...

More than 30 high school students attended a “Pathways2Careers” open house at Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Historic Triangle Campus on Sept. 12. The free event was sponsored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce to introduce students to the College and the business community. Faculty and staff representing VPCC shared information about degree and workforce development programs. Members of the Chamber and a representative from Baylands Family...

Looking to challenge his problem-solving skills and stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the modern workforce, Nolan Healy is majoring in computer science at Virginia Peninsula Community College. He enrolled in January 2023 and is among four students serving as Presidential Ambassadors this academic year.  Participants in the Presidential Ambassadors program commit to 10 months of assisting the College. They volunteer at events and in various roles...